Contact Information:

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Creator

George Mason University. Office of University Relations.

Title

George Mason University "Frankly Speaking" radio show records

Date

1980-1984

Physical Characteristics

9.5 linear feet (18 boxes)

Abstract

The "Frankly Speaking" radio show was produced and aired at George Mason University from 1980 to 1984. Most shows were approximately 15 minutes in length, featured a guest speaker, and highlighted local or contemporary issues.

The "Frankly Speaking" radio show was produced and aired at George Mason University from 1980 to 1984. Most shows were approximately 15 minutes in length, featured a guest speaker, and highlighted local or contemporary issues.

The "Frankly Speaking" radio show was produced and aired at George Mason University from 1980 to 1984. Most shows were approximately 15 minutes in length, featured a guest speaker, and highlighted local or contemporary issues. This collection is divided into four series based on material type.

The first series consists of the paper documents. These paper files contain scheduling, show topic, and guest appearance information for each broadcast. The files are arranged chronologically by broadcast date.

The second series consists of open reel tapes with original recordings from the radio show broadcasts. The files are arranged alphabetically by show title.

The third series consists of three audiotape cassettes with copies of three separate programs.

The fourth series consists of digital duplicates created in 2012 from the open reel tapes of the original broadcast. The open reel audio is stored on nine compact discs and an external hard drive. The files are arranged chronologically by broadcast date.

This series consists of digital duplicates created in 2012 from the open reel tapes of the original broadcast. The open reel audio was saved as MP3s and is stored on nine compact discs and an external hard drive. Broadcasts are arranged chronologically on the compact discs.